From simple to extravagant, DIY forts and playhouses are loved by kids young and old! While some of these forts have extensive supply lists and require several tools to put together, others require nothing more than a couple basic supplies and your imagination.
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22 Family Friendly April Fool’s Day Pranks
Sometimes it is hard to come up with an April Fool’s Day Prank that is family friendly. Parent’s want to have some April Fool’s Day fun with the kids, but we certainly don’t want to scar them for life. This, my inspiration for this fun round-up!
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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
If you are looking for something to bake that will immediately brighten your day and make you think of spring and summer, try making these simple strawberry lemonade cupcakes. While they might not look simple, they are… Because they are made using a dressed up box of lemon cake mix and topped with an easy-to-make, homemade buttercream frosting.
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Valentine’s Day S’more Bark
If you are looking for a special treat to make for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, give this recipe a try. This Valentine S’more Bark has many different flavors and textures and will be enjoyed by all your sweethearts, whether they are 2 or 92.
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How to Make Snow Ice Cream
If you are lucky enough to live in an area that gets an over-abundance of snow, like I do, then you will probably agree that there comes a time every year when you get tired of the snow — really tired of the snow… When that time rolls around, why not use the snow to make a sweet treat!
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30 Slow Cooker Cake Recipes
I was originally going to do a round up of crock pot desserts, but that would have been way too long for anyone to browse through… So I decided, for this round-up, I figured I would concentrate on cakes. I certainly wouldn’t was disappointed with the variety I found.
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12 Ways to Have Fun When You’re Stuck Inside
It is an age old problem that parents have faced for centuries I am sure… It doesn’t matter if it is too hot, too cold, or too wet outside, it doesn’t take long for everyone to start going stir crazy when they can’t get out. How do you keep the entire family entertained when you’re stuck inside for an extended period of time? Let me count the ways…
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12 New Year’s Resolution Ideas
New Year’s is just around the corner and it’s time to start making those New Year’s resolutions! Have you thought about yours yet?
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16 Uses for Leftover Gift Wrap
It happens every year. The gifts are unwrapped, everyone is enjoying their few found goods and you are left with a big pile of gift wrap that will probably end up in the garbage. Rather than tossing, here are some tips for using that leftover wrap.
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Butterscotch S’mores Bark
I am a total fan of butterscotch and just as much of a fan of s’mores so I thought why not try to make a butterscotch s’mores bark and see how the flavors blend. Well, I was pleasantly surprised at the results.
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